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North Battleford-Opoly puts local twist on classic game

As the weather begins to cool with a crisp autumn breeze, there's never been a better time to gather the family together for a good old-fashioned game night.However, while one cannot go wrong with the...

Sep 26, 2020

North Battleford foodbank receives almost $12,000 from Walmart Canada

Hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic is an issue affecting many families in the Battlefords and beyond and Walmart Canada and is donating to food banks across the country to address it.Customers and as...

Sep 25, 2020

Twin Rivers Curling Club to return ice next week

The Twin Rivers Curling Club will be putting their ice back in the rink next week, signaling the return of the curling season.General manager of the club, Doug Flasch, said the plan is to turn the pla...

Sep 25, 2020

Provincial Coaches Week shines light on locals making a difference (Pt. 3/3)

In celebration of Coaches Week in Saskatchewan, battlefordsNOW has been highlighting some of the countless community coaches, who help to make local athletics possible.The following is part 3/3 in the...

Sep 25, 2020

Sask. Hockey Association, province inching towards regular season start date

Saskatchewan's governing body for hockey is making progress towards a regular season start date.After months of silence between government officials and the Saskatchewan Hockey Association, the two si...

Sep 24, 2020

Pair of moose make their way around Melfort, safely herded out of the city

A bull and cow moose sighting in Melfort has been confirmed by the Ministry of Environment.A large number of reports of the two moose started coming in on Wednesday, according to Inspector Steve Dobko...

Sep 24, 2020

Provincial Coaches Week shines light on locals making a difference (Pt. 2/3)

In the spirit of Coaches Week in Saskatchewan this week, battlefordsNOW is turning the spotlight on local coaches in the community, to highlight those who make youth athletics possible in the communit...

Sep 24, 2020

Provincial Coaches Week shines light on locals making a difference (Pt. 1/3)

Teamwork, dedication, work ethic and self-confidence. These are four key pillars of what makes participation in sport of great value to youth in a community, and four qualities good coaching helps to ...

Sep 23, 2020

Battleford Mayor announces re-election bid

As the leaves begin to fall and autumn takes effect, election season is on the horizon in the town of Battleford.As such, incumbent mayor with the town, Ames Leslie has announced his intention to run ...

Sep 21, 2020

North West College receives funding for skills training programs

North West College has received $4.5 million in funding from the Government of Saskatchewan to put toward skills training programs. The college is one of eight around the province to receive some of t...

Sep 21, 2020